PHLEBOTOMY

PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN I PROGRAM

The Phlebotomy Technician I Program meets all California requirements for students to become a California licensed phlebotomist (CPTI). The program will introduce students to the field of phlebotomy and provide them with the basic and advanced skills in both theory and clinical practice. The program prepares students for the national certification examination from one of the certifying organizations approved by the California Department of Public Health.

Phlebotomy is the practice of drawing blood from patients and taking the blood specimens to the laboratory to prepare for testing.

As a Phlebotomy Technician you are an important member of the clinical laboratory team. New diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory technology and automated instruments have greatly increased the volume of – and demand for – medical laboratory testing.

In a few months you can earn your Phlebotomy Technician I certificate and be eligible to apply for state licensure as a Phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is often an excellent stepping-stone to other careers and Medical Assistant or ECG Technician often complete this program to enhance their career opportunities.

The Phlebotomy Technician I program at GMC includes:

• Classroom instruction and skills training
• Laboratory Rotation at a federally approved CLIA laboratory, e.g. doctor office, clinic, research laboratory, clinical laboratory
• National Certification Exam preparation and voucher for the NCE

During the program, you will be shown how to draw blood. You will practice your skills in the classroom so you are prepared and have confidence before you begin your laboratory rotation.

The clinical laboratory rotation is your prime opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. In addition, the laboratory rotation allows you to demonstrate standards of behavior required in a professional arena. You will be expected to exhibit punctuality, thoroughness, professionalism, compassion, and a positive attitude to excel at your clinical rotation and, later, to retain your job and advance in your career.

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Application and Registration Fee     $250

Why Learn Phlebotomy at GMC?

The learning philosophy at GMC is student centered and stress-free. Our highly qualified instructors have years of industry experience are the passion to share their knowledge with students.

• Stress-free, safe practice skills in the classroom for real-world experience
• Earn a certificate in phlebotomy in just three months
• Quickly get into the medical field, gain relevant experience for a career in health care

About the Program

This 80-hour program designed to prepare students for entry level competencies in the art of drawing blood as a phlebotomist in hospitals, clinics, blood banks, and other healthcare settings. Instruction includes mastery of knowledge and skills in venipuncture with syringe, vacutainer, butterfly and finger stick methods, specimen processing, injection control and proper handling.

Successful students are assigned a clinical externship which is included as part of the basic and advanced training. Upon successful completion of the training and externship, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion and will become eligible for State Certification.

Class Instruction: 40 hours. Clinical Externship: 40 hours.

Calendar and Schedule

Call the office, 714-577-0187, for details on the class that best meets your needs and learn of discounts and payment options.  Accelerated classes available, call the office for details.

Admissions Requirements:

• Proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency from CA (see https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/gd/)
• Government-issued photo ID
• BLS/CPR card
• Background check
• Health Form
• English proficiency. See the catalog for more details.

Program Requirements:

• Mandatory Orientation Attendance prior to start of program
• Maintain minimum of a 70% grade average in classroom training
• Successful completion of laboratory rotation

Included in Cost of Program Tuition and Fees:

• Classroom instruction
• Technology access and tools
• Textbooks, equipment, and supplies
• CLIA Laboratory Rotation
• National Certification Exam preparation and NCE voucher
• Certificate of Completion

Certifications

Successful completion of this program helps students become eligible to apply for CDPH-LFS licensure as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I.

Clinical Laboratory Rotation:  What To Expect

One of the most exciting and challenging experiences you’ll have at GMC is your clinical laboratory rotation, where you’ll be directly mentored by professionals. This is your chance to shine, as you’ll work to demonstrate your mastery in a hands-on clinical setting, exhibiting the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in the classroom.

Reach Your Goals

The clinical externship very closely mirrors what you can expect in your chosen field: you will be expected to complete established goals – that is, a designated number of hours and just as you would expect in an employment environment, your performance will be carefully assessed. You will receive constructive criticism and you will be expected to achieve your goal of a passing grade from your externship site to earn your certificate.

The clinical laboratory rotation is also your prime opportunity to demonstrate the standards of behavior required in a professional arena. You will be expected to exhibit punctuality, thoroughness, professionalism, compassion, and a positive attitude to excel at your externship and, later, to retain your job and advance in your career.

Our Commitment to Your Success

Throughout your clinical laboratory rotation GMC provides you with the support you need to succeed. Your demonstration of professionalism while on rotation, together with your competent demonstration of the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired in the classroom help prepare you for employment.

Career Information

This program is for:

• Anyone new to healthcare or who wants to make a career change or enhance their current healthcare career, e.g. Medical Assistant graduates or allied health field graduates
• Anyone with prior experience in phlebotomy who wants to obtain a CPTI license.
• Anyone with less than 1040 hours on-the-job experience (OTJE) within the last five years who wants to obtain a CPTI license.
• Anyone with 1040 hours of experience or more within the last 5 years who wants to obtain a CPTI license

Job Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 25 percent through 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers and other locations will need phlebotomists to perform blood work.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/phlebotomists.htm

Get Started Today On Your New Career Pathway
Sign up with a $250  Application and Registration HERE!

      COURSE VERSIONS

1. 80 Hour Course Version – Didactic Basic and Advanced 48 Hours, Clinical 40 Hours, Total 88 hours – For an applicant with no on-the-job phlebotomy experience or less than 40 hours of on-the-job phlebotomy experience:

• Student must complete the full phlebotomy program of study including clinical externship of 40 hours

2. 40 Hour Course Version – Didactic Basic and Advanced 48 Hours, Clinical Transfer credit, Total 48 Hours – For an applicant with at least 40 hours but less than 1040 hours of on-the-job phlebotomy experience in the past 5 years:

• Student must complete the full didactic phlebotomy program of study and either 

• complete the clinical externship of 40 hours (80 Hour Course Version)

or

• provide transferable prior learning documentation for the clinical externship (40 Hour Course Version)

3. 20 Hour Course Version – Didactic Advanced 24 Hours, Clinical Transfer Credit, Total 24 Hours – For an applicant with 1040 or more hours of on-the-job phlebotomy experience in the past 5 years:

• Student must complete the full 24 hours of advanced didactic (classroom) phlebotomy program of study and provide transferable prior learning documentation for the clinical externship.

Approvals Information

BPPE – authorized and approved to operate and offer vocational programs

CDPH-LFS – authorized and approved to offer Phlebotomy Technician I Program